New Pop from Veps

There’s been a fair amount of buzz, at least in our ears, from Norway’s Veps, who’ve just released the follow-up single to their summer banger “My Champagne Socialist.” You get teased into this track by this little bit of playful keys, while the group begins to subtly build their sound with distorted guitars texturing the underbelly. When they get to the chorus, there’s this little playful moment as they expand the syllables on “digeridoo-do-do,” giving a lighthearted nature to the song…and of course, I’m a sucker for a little hook like that. Their new ditty comes to you courtesy of the kind people over at PNKSLM.

Veps Share New Music

Wanted to jump into Friday with a little bit of a light spirit, so this track from Norwegian outfit Veps seems like it built for opening up our Friday jam session. This single is a shout out to being totally and madly in love, so much so that you’re willing to throw caution to the wind. Musically, the spirit abides by that, sort of embracing a kind of post garage rock sound, embedded with deep roots in pop structures. Sort of akin to what the Beths have been doing on their recent work, holding onto the joy of the moment…all of it tethered to the thematic statement. This tune comes with news that they’ve signed on to work with PNKSLM, so this is their first single with the label!

Flypaper Back With A Gem

Rory Sear’s new solo project under the moniker flypaper came onto our radar in the spring of last year with the release of his debut EP Other Orbit. Well now Sear is back again this year with his much anticipated debut full length called Forget the Rush, which of course comes with new tunes to enjoy. This new joint “Oh Well,” is what I would call a true gem in the indie folk or indie songwriter genre. It shows this tuned in knack for crafting songs with personal lyrics and expertly timed hints of pop undertones. Lovely.

You can pre-order your copy of Forget the Rush now. It’s out on November 7th via PNKSLM records.

 

Henrik Appel Offers Nothing to Lose

Already being a fan of Henrik Appel won’t set you up for his powerful new ballad; it’s something wholly enchanting, of the sort that you let close down your night. There’s also this sense of grandeur in the craft, using a huge piano track and Appel’s cooled delivery to create this intimate bravado. At times, it feels like a B-side on a Rolling Stones record, easily slipping into a more subtle format that highlights the elegant craft Henrik’s pulled off this go round. Really looking forward to spending a few hours with Shadows; the record drops on November 1st via PNKSLM.

Henrik Appel Shares New Single

Having followed Henrik Appel for some time, it’s really interesting listening to his musical transformation over the years; he’s moved from garage rock purveyor to an admirable elevator of pop rock. Now, I can’t quite vouch for the lyrical work here, but there’s certainly something in the overall feel that resonates here at my house, something that maybe recalls Lou Reed working on his own, like going for your own walk on the wild side. I love the little jazz inflections that feed into the natural ebbs and flows, giving this song a depth that goes beyond mere indie rock kitsch. Looking forward to Shadows, out November 1st via PNKSLM.

7ebra Shares Daybreak

Not too long ago, 7ebra returned with the masterfully infectious “Normal Song,” their first new music since releasing Bird Hour; it had this incredible missing link between modern pop and Broadcast. Today, we get the other track from that 7″, with this newer track offering up a brew of slow-burning organ notes and drifting vocal melodies. It’s clear that the two have continued building their vocal interplay, which shines on this one, letting guitar notes wrap around each little note, with a faint heartbeat working as the main beat. You’ll get to hear this song on repeat if you grab a copy of the new Normal Song/Daybreak 7″, out July 5th via PNKSLM.

Sudakistan Returns with Machine

Swedish rockeres Sudakistan have been out of the scene for a hot minute, but after a five year hiatus, they’re back at it, and as such, they’ve opted to celebrate by releasing a fresh single. You can hear the echoes of a past rooted in psychedelic sounds, fiery guitar licks dancing in the corners as the rhythm provides a bit more immediacy and depth to their new track. You can feel the rawness and live spirit bleeding through too, which makes complete sense as this single accompanies news that the band are back at live performances, with a show schedule for later this month in Stockholm. Track brought to us courtesy of PNKSLM.

Flypaper Share Separate Nothing

You may recognize Rory Sear from his time in Beachtape, but as of late he’s been focused on his new project Flypaper. During the pandemic, he found his way with an acoustic guitar, spending more time working on the simplicity in his own songwriting, with a nod to folks like Nick Drake and Elliott Smith. Here, on the latest single, you get drawn in by the intimacy; it’s not quite a Smith-esque whisper, but you certainly feel like you’ve been brought into Sear’s secret world. Then, the song drops in and there’s an eruption of pop, pushing drums and piano and soloing guitar lines to really bulk up the track’s flavor. If you’re looking for simplicity executed well, then perhaps you need to checkout Another Orbit EP, which drops May 10th via PNKSLM.

Flypaper Shares Old Friend Video

You might recognize Rory Sear for his work on Brighton’s Beachtape, but at the moment, he’s flying solo under the moniker Flypaper. The latest single embraces this solitude, both in the song’s emotive qualities and the visual aesthetics of the video. Honestly, it gives off those early Hovvdy vibes to me, when things felt quiet and hushed, but you could imagine the live set taking on more power as the emotions swell. Listen to the snap of the drums that sets off a wave of emotion when the chorus hits; you’ll surely understand exactly what I’m getting at on my end. The new Other Orbit EP will be out on in May via PNKSLM.

Holm Shares The Rope Single

I don’t know what it is about the latest tune from Yung frontman Mikkel Holm Silkjaer, aka Holm. There’s something that sounded so familiar in the opening minute, but the track kept kind of evolving, opening up these new layers that I couldn’t help but fawn over. There’s something in the chorus that reminds me a lot of Les Savy Fav’s Tim Harrington, so I kept diving in deeper to that moment, playing it again and again. But, I also hear bits of Brandon Flowers too in Mikkel’s voice, and you know what, it totally works. Plus, the guitar kind of dances all around the tune, jangling here, ringing out there, then breaking it all down as the track draws to a riotous close. Why Don’t You Dance is out January 28th via PNKSLM.

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